FLIGHT TESTReady Made RCStrix GoblinPerfect for long-range cruisingor high-speed FPVBY JASON BENSON PHOTOS BY JOHN REIDDesigned for high-speed runs of more than 100mph orlong-range, high-efficiency cruising around 50mph, theGoblin sports a blow-molded orange ABS fuselage thatis aerodynamic and rugged. Its wings are constructedof high-density EPO foam with carbon-fiber spars forrigidity. There is no covering to mention as all partssport a natural finish and color is added with theincluded decal set.This plug-and-play model comes with its powersystem and servos installed and ready for flight.

The only hardware to
mention are the four
screws that are used
to attach the wings to
the fuselage. The plug-in
wings are supported by
an extremely strong and
well-designed square
carbon-fiber spar. There
is also a clever wing
center section that has
an optional light-ply tray,
which can be used for
your receiver or first-person-view (FPV) gear.

The Strix Goblin
is intended for the
intermediate-and-above
pilot. It is extremely
fast and nimble, so you
will want to have some
experience with higher-performance models.

You also need to hand-launch the Goblin as
there is no landing gear,
so be prepared for that.